Chestnut, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Logan County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
297
Population
2,475/sq mi density
$51,875
Median Income
$21,832 per capita
$137,800
Home Value
$149,347 Zillow
52°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$51,875 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$137,800 home value, /mo rent
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Chestnut experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches. The area receives 18.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 52.2°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 620 ft (189 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,475/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.0537°N, 89.1871°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Logan County County |
| Nearest Airport | Central Il Regional/Bloomington-Normal (BMI) 33 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 58.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 38.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 82.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 53°F (11°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 31°F (-0°C) | 2.3 in |
Chestnut has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 26°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.1").